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... Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 31 S-Video Connection 31 Composite Video Connection 32 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless...
... Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 31 S-Video Connection 31 Composite Video Connection 32 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless...
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...Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drive Problems 49 DVD drive problems 50 Hard drive problems 51 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 51 Error Messages 53... IEEE 1394 Device Problems 54 Keyboard Problems 54 External keyboard problems 55 Unexpected characters 55 Lockups and Software ...
...Network Type 44 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP. . . . . 45 8 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 47 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 47 Drive Problems 49 DVD drive problems 50 Hard drive problems 51 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 51 Error Messages 53... IEEE 1394 Device Problems 54 Keyboard Problems 54 External keyboard problems 55 Unexpected characters 55 Lockups and Software ...
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Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index 119 Contents 7 Hard Drive 73 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 75 Memory 75 Modem 79 Mini PCI Card 81 Hinge Cover 83 Keyboard 84 Coin-Cell Battery 85 Display 86 Optical Drive 88 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 89 10...
Only 117 Class A 117 Class B 117 FCC Identification Information 118 Index 119 Contents 7 Hard Drive 73 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 75 Memory 75 Modem 79 Mini PCI Card 81 Hinge Cover 83 Keyboard 84 Coin-Cell Battery 85 Display 86 Optical Drive 88 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 89 10...
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For more information about your display, see page 9. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latches (2) display latch release display keyboard status lights (5) keyboard touch pad buttons (2) power button device status lights (3) touch pad media control buttons (7) speakers D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Keeps the display closed. Slide this to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y - A Tour of Your Computer 11
For more information about your display, see page 9. A Tour of Your Computer Front View display latches (2) display latch release display keyboard status lights (5) keyboard touch pad buttons (2) power button device status lights (3) touch pad media control buttons (7) speakers D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Keeps the display closed. Slide this to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y - A Tour of Your Computer 11
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...O N S - S P E A K E R S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 36. Mutes the sound. Turns the volume up. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Plays the previous track. Stop. K E Y B O A R D - A Tour of... the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speakervolume keyboard shortcuts. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Plays the next track....
...O N S - S P E A K E R S - For more information, see "Key Combinations" on page 36. Mutes the sound. Turns the volume up. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Plays the previous track. Stop. K E Y B O A R D - A Tour of... the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speakervolume keyboard shortcuts. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Plays the next track....
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... only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices...
... only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area and click Disable Bluetooth Radio. www.dell.com | support.dell.com KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices...
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... into, or allow dust to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable A I C A L - Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the air vents. A Tour of Your Computer 15...
... into, or allow dust to a USB connector using the optional floppy-drive cable A I C A L - Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Restricting the airflow can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in the air vents. A Tour of Your Computer 15...
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... is slightly larger than the modem connector. A Tour of Your Computer 19 Connects the computer to a TV. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. Also connects digital audio capable devices using the network adapter, see the online modem documentation supplied...
... is slightly larger than the modem connector. A Tour of Your Computer 19 Connects the computer to a TV. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. Also connects digital audio capable devices using the network adapter, see the online modem documentation supplied...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press .
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press .
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...Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the help file, see page 9. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron... Help file. Display Functions Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). Ejects the tray out...
...Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the help file, see page 9. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron... Help file. Display Functions Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). Ejects the tray out...
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...Options Properties window. Puts the system into Hibernate mode. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 For information about the Control Panel, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers ... is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box To...
...Options Properties window. Puts the system into Hibernate mode. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 For information about the Control Panel, see page 9. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers ... is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Power Management Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box To...
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... the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. • To... pad or adjust their settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. down -up-
... the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 3 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. • To... pad or adjust their settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. down -up-
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... tests of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any of your hard drive. ...NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 99. 1 Shut down your computer (see the Microsoft...
... tests of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in this chapter and run the Dell Diagnostics before you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any of your hard drive. ...NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 99. 1 Shut down your computer (see the Microsoft...
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... any of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Contact...
... any of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you are trying to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions in MS-DOS® mode or when running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I R E D . T H E D E V I C E I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - Contact...
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...; Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. See "Contacting Dell" on the display. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to All Programs→ Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type...
...; Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. See "Contacting Dell" on the display. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it and connect the keyboard directly to All Programs→ Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type...
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...until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in... its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at ...
...until the computer turns off. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in... its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your computer. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at ...
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... hardware requirements needed to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly...
... hardware requirements needed to All Programs→ Accessories, and then click Program Compatibility Wizard. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly...
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.... • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems A driver is the source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has an .... • Connect or install a new device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft®...
.... • Reinstall drivers manually. 66 Solving Problems A driver is the source of specialized commands that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with a [!]) on the device icon. A driver acts like a translator between the device and any device has an .... • Connect or install a new device. Many drivers, such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you : • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your Microsoft®...
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...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back of the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the ... | support.dell.com hinge cover When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or ...
...: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back of the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the ... | support.dell.com hinge cover When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or ...
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... the hinge cover. See page 84. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). See page 83. 3 Remove the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures... in "Before You Begin" on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
... the hinge cover. See page 84. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). See page 83. 3 Remove the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures... in "Before You Begin" on the keyboard connector pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard connector from the system board. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...